Sullivan Model K-3 Crested Harpy

The Sullivan Model K-3 Crested Harpy is a three place light sport aircraft of the 1920s.[1][2]

Model K-3 Crested Harpy
Role Sportplane
National origin United States
Manufacturer Sullivan Aircraft Manufacturing Company
Introduction 1929



Design

The Crested Harpy was a low wing monoplane, with an enclosed cabin which could accommodate a pilot and two passengers. It had conventional landing gear, and was powered by a Kinner K-5. The fuselage is constructed of welded steel tubing with aircraft fabric covering. The Wichita-assembled aircraft featured soundproofing materials.[3]

Specifications (K-3 Crested Harpy)

Data from Aeronautics

General characteristics

  • Crew: 1
  • Capacity: 1
  • Length: 24 ft 5 in (7.44 m)
  • Wingspan: 36 ft (11 m)
  • Height: 6 ft 10.5 in (2.096 m)
  • Gross weight: 1,938 lb (879 kg)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Kinner K-5 Five Cylinder radial, 110 hp (82 kW)
  • Propellers: 2-bladed

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 115 kn (132 mph, 212 km/h)
  • Cruise speed: 94 kn (108 mph, 174 km/h)
  • Range: 430 nmi (500 mi, 800 km)

See also

Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era

  • Mooney A-1

References
  1. "Wichita's Wee Wooden Wonders". Retrieved 14 February 2012.
  2. "Several New Planes Developed for Market". Aviation. New York, New York, USA: McGraw-Hill Publishing Company, Inc. 27 (18): 903. November 2, 1929 – via Archive.org.
  3. "Three of the Latest". Aeronautics. Chicago, USA: Aeronautical Publications, Inc. 6 (1): 17. January 1930.
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